Hoary Edge Skipper vs Sand Fly Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hoary Edge Skipper | Sand Fly Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Achalarus lyciades | Glossosoma intermedium |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Glossosomatidae |
| Size | 37-47 mm wingspan | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern United States | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hoary Edge Skipper
A dark brown spread-wing skipper with a frosted white patch along the outer margin of the hindwing underside. Its fast darting flight makes it difficult to follow.
Did You Know?
The name 'hoary edge' refers to the silvery-white frosted margin that distinguishes it from similar dark skippers.
Sand Fly Caddis
A small caddisfly whose larvae build distinctive tortoise-shell-shaped stone cases. They are important grazers on algae-covered stream rocks.
Did You Know?
Glossosoma larvae abandon and rebuild their dome-shaped cases each time they need to move to a new grazing site.